Oh Darling! I Hate To Tell You This...

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Check our action adventure game! About the Game Little Darling makes a wish at the place where all the wishes come true. Then her journey begins. She has to fight against the monsters with the power of light. Enter the gates of the hell to reveal the truth. Find upgrades & different bullet types! Fight against bosses of hell. Survive the enemy waves. Find your mama.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Oh Darling! I Hate To Tell You This... screenshot

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

story4 positive mentions

The game features a unique storytelling approach through child-like drawings, which adds a creative touch to the narrative.
It's a short and free game that provides a decent amount of entertainment, making it a good option for a quick distraction.
The gameplay, while simple, is enjoyable and the movement and shooting mechanics feel good.

The game suffers from poor art quality and choppy writing, which detracts from the overall experience.
There are significant gameplay issues, such as the lack of invincibility frames and unbalanced abilities, making combat frustrating.
The game is very short and feels more like a proof of concept than a fully developed title, leaving players wanting more depth and content.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The game's story is a short yet impactful narrative, creatively conveyed through child-like drawings that enhance its emotional depth. While some players found the story poorly developed and abruptly concluded, others appreciated its unique aesthetic and the poignant themes it explores, despite some language issues. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a standout feature, contributing to the game's charm and engagement.
- “I am a fan of the gimmick of telling a story through drawings.”
- “Short and unpolished, but the story delivers a surprising amount of punch.”
- “The use of pixel graphics alongside child drawings gives this a great aesthetic that fits perfectly in with the story.”
- “The story aspects were also poor.”
- “The roguelike content is very minimal and lacking, the story is very poorly developed, and it ends stupidly abruptly.”
- “The story is slightly held back, however, by some choppy English.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
33%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it simplistic and lacking depth, primarily involving repetitive button-holding and easy-to-master enemy patterns. While the absence of invincibility frames can be punishing, many appreciate the game's charm and the effective balance between gameplay and storytelling, especially considering it is a free title. Overall, players suggest that adding more complexity could enhance the experience.
- “The gameplay is simple, and enemy patterns and boss patterns are easy to understand and master quickly.”
- “It's not the hardest game in the world, but it's done really well and put together in a good way, managing to focus on gameplay and storytelling at the same time, staying compact and being its own little gem that has its charm as long as the game lasts.”
- “Adding some more depth to the gameplay would be nice, as it is mainly holding a button throughout all of it.”
- “The gameplay has the most issues.”
- “Adding some more depth to the gameplay would be nice, as it mainly involves holding a button throughout.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's graphics feature a unique blend of pixel art and child-like drawings, creating an aesthetic that complements the narrative effectively. This creative visual style has been well-received for its charm and suitability to the story.
- “The use of pixel graphics alongside child drawings gives this a great aesthetic that fits perfectly with the story.”
- “The visuals and the usage of child-like drawings are a very creative idea.”